Susie Hultquist, Author at Spokin

Amelia Wissink

Amelia Wissink lives the typical busy teen life - school, activities and socializing. She also manages multiple food allergies including peanuts and several outside of the top 8 including sesame and avocado. At 16 years old, she represents the legion of children entering teenagehood, navigating life and acquiring skills needed to self-advocate (in general) and particularly with food allergies.

She's hopeful, driven and committed to opening her world as wide as possible and she will lead Spokin's National Teen Ambassador Program. Dream big, Amelia.

Top 17 Allergy-Friendly Amusement and Water Parks

With the right preparation, it’s absolutely possible for food allergy families to visit amusement parks. Guests with food allergies are protected under ADA regulations and may even be eligible for accommodations. Some parks explicitly allow people with food allergies to bring in outside food, but there are some parks that go the extra mile for food allergy families.

From big names like Disney to independent parks tucked away in the Midwest, we gathered the spots Spokin users love the most. So before you plan your next adventure, check out our list of the 17 most food-allergy friendly theme and water parks.

5 Steps for Going Back to School With Food Allergies

The start of the school year means fresh backpacks, school supplies, and most importantly for food-allergy families, a new teacher and routine. We've listed the five steps, plus all the resources you need to be a food allergy valedictorian.

Wicker Park – Chicago Food Allergy-Friendly City Guide

With the recent completion of the 606 trail, the Wicker Park and Bucktown area in Chicago has established its reputation as one of the coolest neighborhoods to live, visit and people watch. This high energy, hipster neighborhood is a food mecca and is remarkably family and food allergy friendly. Restaurants | Sweets | Markets

Eat Your Way Through Italy!

Buongiorno! As if Italy didn't have enough to love already, Spokin users are sharing glowing reviews of the country's allergy-friendly options. Since 2014, European laws have required allergen information to be provided at all restaurants and cafes. As a result, it is not unusual to find allergen grids in restaurants and separate gelato scoopers at gelatarias. Explore by city with our maps, see reviews shared by Spokin users, treat your sweet tooth with our gelato guide, and follow our Spokin world travelers to help plan your own allergy-friendly vacation to beautiful Italy.

Hawaii Food Allergy-Friendly Guide

Say Aloha to Hawaii’s clear waters and white sand in a paradise for food allergies. Explore the islands including Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and more for tacos, shave ice and even luaus.